Welcome to
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra's motto, 'Promoting Live Music', sums up our passion and goal as an orchestra. Bringing a high standard of symphonic concerts to Hitchin audiences, we enjoy a well-earned reputation for imaginative programming. We are especially pleased to offer a concert platform for local musicians – both orchestral players and soloists.
Concerts
For our concert on 23 November 2024, we are delighted to welcome Alison Langer to sing for both works. Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in G major is a delightful journey through innocence and wonder. The fourth movement, ‘Sehr behaglich’, features a soprano soloist who embodies childlike bliss. The music dances between celestial realms and earthly joys, capturing the essence of a child’s view of heaven. Alban Berg’s Sieben Frühe Lieder (Seven Early Songs) are exquisite miniatures. Written during his early years, these songs reveal Berg’s lyrical sensitivity and affinity for expressionism. From the dreamy ‘Nacht’ to the evocative ‘Liebesode’, each song paints vivid emotions and landscapes. In this captivating pairing, Mahler’s heavenly symphony and Berg’s intimate lieder create a harmonious dialogue between innocence and introspection.
Hitchin Symphony Orchestra really enjoyed performing to the capacity audience at our Children's Concert on Sunday 30 June. Our fabulous compere, Tom Marlow, had the audience moving in time to a waltz, volunteering to conduct a march and asking questions of our leader and soloist, Janet Hicks. It was great to see both children and adults getting involved! Thank you to everyone that contributed towards putting on the concert and to the British Schools Museum for hosting us.
To find out more, please visit our Concerts page.
Seeking Musicians
We are always keen to hear from instrumentalists looking to join an exciting and friendly orchestra in North Hertfordshire. At present we would particularly like to hear from violinists, cellists and double bassists looking to play with an orchestra.
For more information see the Join Us page.
Patrons of HSO
Our Patrons help support the continued development of the orchestra and this allows our audiences to enjoy new and exciting programmes and soloists. We are very grateful to the members of our Patrons scheme.
If you would like to join the scheme and get discounted concert tickets, please see the Support Us page.